Custom Shipping Tubes, Printed in Bulk
Turn a plain mailing tube into branded packaging. We print your logo, colors and message onto durable cardboard shipping tubes — kraft or white, in the diameters and lengths you choose, with end caps and plugs to keep posters, prints and products safe in transit.
Your brand, on every tube
Everything you need to know about custom shipping tubes
Custom shipping tubes are rigid cardboard mailing tubes printed with your logo, brand colors, or campaign artwork. They do the same job as a plain brown tube — protecting rolled posters, prints, blueprints, textiles, and long or fragile products in the mail — but they turn every shipment into a branded moment. For print shops, artists, apparel brands, architecture firms, and e-commerce sellers, that means packaging that looks professional on the doorstep and reinforces your brand from the warehouse to the customer’s hands.
Because tubes ship rolled instead of flat, they protect artwork and long items far better than an envelope or a folded box, and their round or triangular shape resists crushing. On this page you’ll find the common tube styles, diameters, lengths, and closures, plus material and durability notes, customization options, and how bulk pricing works. When you’re ready for exact numbers, request a custom quote with your dimensions and quantity.
A branded tube works twice — protection and marketing
Plain kraft tubes are forgettable. A custom shipping tube printed with your logo protects the contents just as well while putting your brand in front of everyone who handles the package. Whether you’re mailing limited-edition prints, rolled apparel, or architectural drawings, custom tubes make your shipments look considered and unmistakably yours.
Brand visibility
Every tube becomes a mobile billboard. Print your logo, colors, and message full-length so your brand travels with the package.
Protection built in
Rigid spiral-wound board and secure end caps keep rolled posters, prints, and long products safe from bending, crushing, and moisture.
Made to spec
Pick the style, diameter, length, stock color, and closure — we match your brand colors and handle runs from small batches to thousands.
From your logo to your loading dock in four steps
Send your artwork
Share your logo (vector preferred), brand colors, and the tube style, size and quantity you need.
We design & proof
We lay out your print around the tube, match your brand colors, and send a digital proof for review.
You approve
Confirm the proof and final quantity. Nothing goes to production until you sign off.
We print & ship
Your tubes are printed, cut to length, capped, quality-checked, and shipped to your door nationwide.
Shipping tube sizes: which diameter and length do you need?
Two measurements define a shipping tube: the inner diameter (how thick a roll it holds) and the length (how long an item it fits). Narrow tubes suit a single rolled poster or document; wider tubes hold multiple prints, apparel, or bulkier items. Length is cut to fit what you’re shipping. Here’s how common options compare.
Common inner diameters
Wider diameters hold more rolled prints or bulkier items; narrow tubes keep single posters compact. Custom diameters are available.
Commonly stocked lengths
Length is cut to fit your item plus a little clearance. Tubes can be produced shorter or longer than these common sizes on request.
| Tube style | Best for | Stock | Closure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kraft round Popular | Posters, prints, documents, blueprints | Natural kraft | Plastic end caps |
| White round | Premium retail & branded unboxing | White | Plastic end caps |
| Telescoping | Adjustable-length items, artwork | Kraft / white | Two-piece slide fit |
| Square / triangle | Stackable shipping, retail display | Kraft / white | End caps or plugs |
| Heavy-duty with caps | Fragile or high-value long items | Thick-wall board | Snug plastic caps |
Built to protect the contents and carry your brand
Our shipping tubes are made from rigid spiral-wound paperboard — layers of kraft fiber wound and glued into a strong, crush-resistant wall. That construction keeps rolled posters and long products straight and protected through the rough handling of parcel networks, while staying light enough to keep shipping costs down. Thicker walls are available where you need extra rigidity for fragile or high-value items.
Ends are closed with snug plastic caps or plugs that keep contents in place and help resist dust and moisture. Kraft stock gives a natural, recyclable look; white stock offers a clean, premium canvas for full-color branding. You choose the stock, wall thickness, and closure that match what you’re shipping and how you want it to arrive — a lightweight tube for a single print and a heavy-duty tube for a valuable original are built very differently.
- Rigid spiral-wound board — strong, crush-resistant walls
- Kraft or white stock — natural look or premium print surface
- Adjustable wall thickness — standard or heavy-duty rigidity
- Secure end caps & plugs — keep contents in and dust out
- Custom diameters & lengths — cut to fit your product
- Recyclable paperboard — a sustainable shipping choice
Make the tube unmistakably yours
Full-color logo printing
Print your logo, artwork, or message around the body of the tube in your exact brand colors.
Kraft or white stock
Choose natural kraft for a classic, recyclable look or bright white for premium, high-contrast branding.
Custom diameter & length
Sized to your product, from slim single-poster tubes to wide, long tubes for bulk or bulky items.
End caps & plugs
Plastic caps or plugs in standard or custom colors keep contents secure and give a finished look.
Printed end caps
Add your logo or color to the caps themselves for a fully branded, detail-forward package.
Bulk quantities
Order small batches to thousands, with per-tube pricing that improves as your volume grows.
Tube colors and finishes to match your brand
Natural kraft is the classic shipping-tube look, but custom tubes come in a range of stocks, print treatments, and cap colors so you can match your brand and set the tone before the box is even opened. Common options:
Need an exact match? We print to your specified brand colors on the tube body and can color the end caps to coordinate.
How to choose the right custom shipping tube
The best tube comes down to what you’re shipping and how you want it to arrive. Use this quick guide to match the contents to the right style, diameter, and closure.
| What you’re shipping | Recommended style | Typical diameter | Closure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single poster or document | Kraft round | 1.5"–2" | Plastic caps |
| Multiple prints or artwork | Kraft / white round | 3"–4" | Plastic caps |
| Premium retail & unboxing | White round | 2"–3" | Branded caps |
| Rolled apparel & textiles | Round / square | 3"–4" | Caps or plugs |
| Fragile or high-value originals | Heavy-duty with caps | 3"+ | Snug plastic caps |
| Variable-length artwork | Telescoping | 2"–3" | Slide fit |
Not sure which fits your product? Tell us what you’re shipping and we’ll recommend a spec with your quote.
One tube, many styles
How custom tube pricing works
Custom shipping tubes are priced per unit, and the per-tube price drops as your quantity climbs. Your final quote depends on four things: tube size (diameter and length), stock and wall thickness, print coverage and colors, and total quantity. Larger runs and simpler artwork bring the unit cost down the most.
Custom shipping tube questions, answered
What’s the minimum order for custom shipping tubes?
What sizes do shipping tubes come in?
What are shipping tubes made of?
What’s the difference between kraft and white tubes?
Which tube style is best for posters?
How is my logo printed on the tube?
Can you match my exact brand colors?
Are custom diameters and lengths available?
What end closures are available?
Are your shipping tubes recyclable?
What’s the typical turnaround time?
Do you ship nationwide?
What artwork format do you need?
How do I get a quote?
Ready to put your brand on every tube?
Tell us your tube style, size, quantity and colors — we’ll send back exact pricing, a proof, and a production timeline. Bulk orders welcome.
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